Oscar de la Renta Brings Brooches Back

We all know that brooches were popular back in the day, but why aren’t they popular now? Saks Fifth Avenue carries a variety of different brooches that appeal to all different tastes. Oscar de la Renta also has a few beautiful brooches that are featured on their website.

De la Renta uses amazing stones, colors, and designs to create his brooch masterpieces. The designer's stone accented dragonfly pin is stunning; it is a nature-inspired brooch with a rhinestone-incrusted thorax. The brooch is a whopping $235, but who doesn’t want to be wearing an Oscar de la Renta brooch to complete an outfit? All of his brooches are beautiful and put life back into the age-old trend. So, don't be afraid to take a risk and purchase a brooch. With these designs, you won't resemble a grandmother.

Text Sydney Ruby 
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Wrapped in plastic - it's fantastic

If you've ever seen the first Toy Story movie, you'll remember Andy's nasty neighbor Sid who took toys and reconstructed them to resemble scary robotic creatures. Well, Margaux Lange has done the same thing, only - not so scary. Using parts of Barbie doll's, Margaux re-constructs evey part of the iconic toy - head to toe - into beautiful statement pieces. She hand crafts one of a kind necklaces, brooches, and bracelets - selling anywhere from $130-$220. Margaux's Plastic Body Series art is getting international acclaim! One of my favorite pieces is the Smiley Necklace made from 29 Barbie mouths, the colors and style's are AMAZING! Her line also includes a circular pin made out of Barbie arms and earrings made out of Barbie ears, not to mention a ring made out of Ken's abs...yes, you read that correctly - Ken's six pack on a ring, how could it be better? To some, the jewelry may sound a little creepy, which is understandable - wearing body parts around your own. However, when you see the fantastic work Margaux has done, you'd be surprised. Margaux has been published in many books and have been displayed in a number of art galleries. Her unique pieces of Barbie jewelry are quirky and cool, but still have a high end feel to it - which is exactly why I LOVE it!!

Text Jessica Moy

Pin One On Me

Brooches are not just an 'old lady' accessory. Wearing a brooch adds interest and flash to any outfit, and they can be used functionally to pin any part of your outfit in place. Their popularity is rising, which means there are some beautiful and unique pins out there to match your style.

Jeweled brooches are great for evening looks, classic cameos are perfect for the office, and those with fun shapes and patterns are great for dressing up a weekend outfit. There are even some great brooches tapping into the popular military motif. What is even better? Pins can range from from a few to few thousand dollars meaning you can complete your look with a brooch on any budget.

My favorite brooch for spring: the Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz Swarovski Crystal Brooch pictured above!

-Erin O'Hara